A dirt trail winding through a grassy mountain meadow toward a forest and peaks

Hikes and getting here

Six marked routes start at the terrace, from a flat evening stroll to a proper summit day.

Hikes and getting here

Rocky path winding through an alpine valley below limestone peaks

Moderate

Ridge loop to the Saddle

3 h 30 min

8.2 km

540 m up

A steady climb through larch forest, then open ridge with views back to the hut.

Moderate

Ridge loop to the Saddle

3 h 30 min

8.2 km

540 m up

A steady climb through larch forest, then open ridge with views back to the hut.

Moderate

Lake path to the Tarn

1 h 45 min

4.6 km

180 m up

A gentle walk across alpine meadows to a quiet mountain tarn. Good with children.

Moderate

Lake path to the Tarn

1 h 45 min

4.6 km

180 m up

A gentle walk across alpine meadows to a quiet mountain tarn. Good with children.

Wooden walkway leading over a mountain summit

Moderate

Summit walk to the Horn

5 h 15 min

11.4 km

920 m up

Rocky final stretch with a fixed rope. Sure feet and an early start recommended.

Moderate

Summit walk to the Horn

5 h 15 min

11.4 km

920 m up

Rocky final stretch with a fixed rope. Sure feet and an early start recommended.

Moderate

Winter snowshoe trail

2 h 30 min

6.0 km

260 m up

A marked snowshoe route through the forest, back along the sunny slope.

Moderate

Winter snowshoe trail

2 h 30 min

6.0 km

260 m up

A marked snowshoe route through the forest, back along the sunny slope.

Moderate

Toboggan run from the Alm

1 h 15 min

3.8 km

150 m up

Walk up the groomed path in forty minutes, then ride the toboggan home. Sledges are available at the counter.

Moderate

Toboggan run from the Alm

1 h 15 min

3.8 km

150 m up

Walk up the groomed path in forty minutes, then ride the toboggan home. Sledges are available at the counter.

Wooden footbridge over a river in a forested gorge

Moderate

Gorge path to the waterfall

2 h 45 min

6.9 km

420 m up

A shaded path through the gorge to a 40-metre waterfall, with a cool spot to rest before the climb back.

Moderate

Gorge path to the waterfall

2 h 45 min

6.9 km

420 m up

A shaded path through the gorge to a 40-metre waterfall, with a cool spot to rest before the climb back.

Getting here

A short drive and a good walk

The road ends at the Hochalm car park. The last stretch to the hut is on foot, and every guest arrives a little out of breath.

Getting here

A short drive and a good walk

The road ends at the Hochalm car park. The last stretch to the hut is on foot, and every guest arrives a little out of breath.

By car

Drive to Alpental and follow the Hochalm road to the car park at 1,320 m. Parking is free for guests of the hut.

By car

Drive to Alpental and follow the Hochalm road to the car park at 1,320 m. Parking is free for guests of the hut.

By public transport

Take the regional train to Alpental, then the summer bus to the Hochalm car park. In winter the bus stops in the village.

By public transport

Take the regional train to Alpental, then the summer bus to the Hochalm car park. In winter the bus stops in the village.

On foot

From the car park the marked path takes about 90 minutes and climbs 530 m. From the valley floor, plan three hours.

On foot

From the car park the marked path takes about 90 minutes and climbs 530 m. From the valley floor, plan three hours.

Hungry after the climb?

Tables fill up fast on sunny weekends. Reserve yours and we will keep the stove warm.

Reserve a table

Hungry after the climb?

Tables fill up fast on sunny weekends. Reserve yours and we will keep the stove warm.

Reserve a table